Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
A Novel
Book - 1993
The daily class discussions about the nature of man, the existence of God, abortion, organized religion, suicide and other contemporary issues serve as a backdrop for a high-school senior's attempt to answer a friend's dramatic cry for help.
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Publisher:
New York, N.Y. : Greenwillow Books, c1993.
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9780688115524
0688115527
0688115527
Characteristics:
216 p. ; 23 cm.
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Add a CommentA "teen" book, but I felt that the maturity of the author came through too clearly: no teen talks/thinks this way ... too sophisticated.
Absolutely my favorite book, ever! I remember in high school reading this and having bought 3 other paperback copies to pass out to my friends. We all read it because it is truly a great read. Summer readers, this is where you start. I loved the pacing, the friendship these two have for one another is remarkable.
The author is a noted YA author and this is one of his best books!
Bound together as “terminal uglies” since junior high, Eric Calhoune and Sarah Bryne’s friendship is a testament to trust, devotion and courage thanks to Chris Crutcher’s book, Staying Fat for Sarah Brynes. I truly enjoyed this book and think it would be an excellent choice for a teen book discussion. The plot is interesting and the characters enjoyable—however a slight hint of caution as there are some mature themes of abortion and attempted suicide.